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Trump’s designation of fentanyl as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ hangs over Canadian banks
U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order designating fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction” is hanging over Canadian banks like the sword of Damocles.
This isn’t just the opinion of a newspaper columnist.…
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India says ‘no’ to Russian oil, Xi takes over, Putin scores big
New Delhi: Over the past few months, Russia offered steep discounts on oil after India reduced its purchases because of Western sanctions over the Ukraine war and pressures from a trade deal with the United States.…
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Three US-sanctioned ships linked to Iran seized by India: Report
India has seized three oil tankers sanctioned by the United States and linked to Iran this month, and has tightened surveillance across its maritime zone to check illicit trade, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told news agency Reuters on M…
No ‘Gentlemen’s Agreement’ With Russia To Continue Compliance With New Start Treaty: Top Official
Via The Libertarian Institute
Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Nonproliferation Christopher Yeaw said that there was no informal agreement between the US and Russia to maintain the limits on nuclear weapons imposed by the New Start Tre…
Iran’s Internet Goes Dark as US Agencies Spar on VPN Funding
US agencies are struggling to find the best method to fund additional software for millions of Iranian civilians to get around their government’s strict internet censors, amid a surge in demand over weeks of domestic unrest.…
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How They Voted: Colorado congressional votes for Feb. 6-12, 2026
Here’s a look at how Colorado members of Congress voted over the previous week.
Along with the week’s roll call votes, the House also passed these bills: the $2.50 for America’s 250th Act (H.R.…
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Russia says US restrictions on its role in Venezuela’s oil business are discrimination
MOSCOW, Feb 11 – Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that new U.S. restrictions on the role of Russia and other countries in Venezuela’s oil business were blatant discrimination and the Kremlin said it would clarify the matter …
The economic arithmetic behind Bangladesh’s US trade deal
Trade agreements are instruments of leverage rather than moral documents and the proposed US–Bangladesh reciprocal trade agreement reflects that reality. Its clauses on agriculture, labour, digital trade and national security are demanding.…
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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday (February 8, 2026) ?that he was imposing sanctions on some foreign ?manufacturers of components for Russian ?drones and missiles used against ?Ukraine.
“Producing this weaponry would be impossible …
Despite what Trump says, Russian oil imports to India can’t be wished away after US trade deal
Ritolia expects Russian imports to India to remain broadly stable in the 1.1–1.3 million barrels per day (mbpd) range through the first quarter (January-March) and early second quarter (April-June) of 2026, meaning the trade deal may not immediately tr…